

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: CORA Panel: Greg Fisher, Madeline Baldridge & John Polek 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? CORA January Meeting ?
?? Register here: https://charlestonoceanracing.com/event/WUCvbkJlhc

You’re invited to our first panel of the year:

From Preparation to Performance: Master the Art of Racing ⛵️

Join CORA for an exciting panel discussion featuring Greg Fisher, Madeline Baldridge, and John Polek—an exceptional group of sailors with accolades spanning international, national, collegiate, and grassroots racing.

This panel brings together professional and Corinthian sailors, offering diverse perspectives from elite-level competition to the fundamentals that drive success on the racecourse.

?What We’ll Cover:
• Sailing knowledge &amp; know-how
• Race preparation and strategy
• Boat speed fundamentals
• Crew dynamics and leadership
• Staying driven and motivated

? Meet the Panelists:

Madeline Baldridge

Madeline has nearly three decades of competitive sailing experience. She sailed collegiately at the University of Virginia, worked professionally as both a boat designer and sail designer, and has spent 18 years in coaching roles across multiple levels of the sport.

Her recent results include 2025 Melges 15 US National Champion, 2025 Snipe US National Champion, 2025 Lightning Masters World Champion, 2025 Lightning European Champion, 2025 Snipe South American Champion, 2025 VX One Bacardi Cup Champion, and 2025 South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association Women’s Champion.

She is also a 2023 Pan American Games Gold Medalist, 2023 Lightning North American Champion, and 2019 VX One North American Champion, marking championship wins at the international, continental, and national levels.

Greg Fisher

Inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame for the class of 2025, Greg Fisher is a former All-American collegiate sailor and acclaimed sailmaker, Greg is one of the most accomplished competitors in U.S. sailing history. He has earned 21 North American or National Championships across seven classes, including the Lightning, Thistle, and Flying Scot, and is a J/22 World Champion.

John Polek

John began sailing at age six through the Peninsula Yacht Club junior program on Lake Norman, NC. Drawn to the freedom, speed, and physicality of sailing, he went on to win the Kennedy Cup (College Sailing Big Boat Nationals)—not once, but back-to-back years.

Whether you’re fine-tuning your race prep or looking for inspiration from some of the best in the sport, this is a panel you won’t want to miss.

?️ Join us and kick off the year with CORA!
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://charlestonoceanracing.com/event/WUCvbkJlhc?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=charleston-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Charleston
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Charleston Yacht Club
- **lat**: 32.7798626
- **long**: -79.9522506
- **full address**: Charleston Yacht Club, 17 Lockwood Drive,Charleston, South Carolina, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA) (https://allevents.in/org/charleston-ocean-racing-association-cora/21243714)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Charleston Yacht Club, 17 Lockwood Drive,Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA)
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, art, workshops, business, contests, meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about CORA Panel: Greg Fisher, Madeline Baldridge & John Polek  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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